UCL in the media
Brain regions that bias the brain’s response to pleasure in bipolar disorder identified
Momentary shifts in mood, even those lasting just a matter of seconds, profoundly alter the brain’s response to pleasurable experiences in people with bipolar disorder, finds a new study by Dr Liam Mason and Dr Hestia Moningka (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).
New blood test could prevent sudden child deaths caused by heart condition
A new blood test that could identify children with a potentially fatal heart condition has been developed by Professor Juan Pablo Kaski (UCL Cardiovascular Science) and Professor Kevin Mills (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health).
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Links between social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts in adolescents discovered
Adolescents who experience higher levels of social anxiety symptoms are more likely to report increased suicidal thoughts and other depressive symptoms two years later, finds a new study involving Professor Argyris Stringaris (UCL Psychiatry).
Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Professor Joyce Harper (UCL Institute for Women's Health) joins Newsnight host Kirsty Wark to discuss issues surrounding the menopause and how we can better prepare women for the process globally.
Why many lung cancer patients who have never smoked have worse outcomes
The reason why targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer fails to work for some patients, particularly those who have never smoked, has been discovered by Professor Charles Swanton and Dr Crispin Hiley (UCL Cancer Institute).
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The 10 health benefits of giving up alcohol
Dr Linda Ng Fat (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) said: “This suggests that the longer adults engage in heavy drinking the larger their waistline in older age. That is why it is beneficial, along with other health benefits, that adults reduce heavy drinking earlier".
The million-pound theft trend sweeping through Britain’s museums and churches
Dr Matt Pope (UCL Institute of Archaeology) said: “The minute anything goes on display it becomes incredibly vulnerable [..] There is money to be made, and everyone knows it.”
Why can’t AI drive me home yet?
Dr Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science and Technology Studies), leader of the Driverless Futures, explores the potential future of driverless cars, considering the benefits and pitfalls.
Hundreds of peers could be forced to retire under Labour Lords reform
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Political Science) said that Labour’s plan to bring in an age cap to the House of Lords would meaning “getting rid of the wrong people.”
How ‘Bridgerton’ makes history
Professor John Mullan (UCL English) reviews each Bridgerton script and makes suggestions, helping to “Regency-ify” the speech.